Job search tips

So you're 15 and you want to work. Rather than lecture you about cherishing your carefree youth and doing an awesome karaoke version of "Forever Young," I'll skip it. Your mind is made up and you want your first job. Seriously, who could blame you? A job means freedom, no more begging your parents for […]

Checked your Facebook profile lately? What about your Twitter account? Chances are, one of your potential employers will. Make sure your pictures, posts and status updates are what you want an employer to see (and don’t think you’re safe if you’ve avoided social media: not having a presence makes a statement, too). Whether you’re a […]

Odds are good you're involved with some form of social media. Maybe you spend your free time tweeting on Twitter or perhaps you prefer looking up old friends on Facebook. It's a great idea to be involved with social media and it may even help you with your job search networking - but beware. There are countless horror […]

The secret to getting more interviews: work your network. Filling out job applications is only a small part of actually getting the job. You can't submit an application then sit back waiting for a phone calls and expect to land the job. You have to make the calls – calls to your network, calls that […]

Job hunting is a lot like dating. If you're down, if you're desperate, or if you're disheveled, you probably won't have much luck. But if you invest a little in time improving your energy and appearance, jobs will come to you much more easily. Really? Yes. It's the law of attraction. People want to be […]

We asked you to tell us about some of your favorite job hunting tips. We wanted to see what job advice you might have for your fellow job seekers. The response was outstanding. We received hundreds of job search tips that we are sure will help you with your job search - especially the tip from our winner, Latasha […]

Job seekers may be surprised to learn that up to 80 percent of job openings are unadvertised. When looking for a job, it's important to leverage the more traditional job search advertising mediums like the newspaper, job boards and social networks, as well as take advantage of the opportunities to meet individuals face to face […]

So you've organized and prioritized your day, and researched top companies to target for your job search. With the help of a friend your resume and cover letter have gone through a major overhaul. You are ready to jump in feet first into the job search. Right? Not quite. Here are 6 things you […]

Being a senior and in the job market is tough. What's acceptable in the job market has changed along with the technology. Before the job board boom of the 1990's, job seekers applied in person and learned about job openings through traditional outlets like store signage and Help Wanted advertisements. Now applicants apply online and […]

Career advisors will tell to treat your job search like a real job, but that's easier said than done. When you work, someone else makes your schedule. You are accountable to a manager. Your job duties are easy and you know them like the back of your hand. When you are unemployed, your boss is […]